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Using the front burners of the stove is a frequently overlooked kitchen practice that can pose a significant safety risk for children. “Every year, there are thousands of children who suffer burns from a scald injury,” said Jacob Snow, M.D., a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Pediatrix® Emergency Medicine of Nevada. “Hot liquid being cooked on the front elements of a stove poses a risk to a child as they can reach up high enough to grab the pot or pan without realizing that the hot liquid can fall on them, causing a severe burn,” he explained. Even just a few seconds of boiling liquid on the skin can cause a severe burn, Dr. Snow said. He emphasized that scald burns can be severe, leading to scar formation, explaining, “Severe burns often will need painful medical treatment, potentially involving surgery, skin grafting or more.”
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